Published November 2, 2012
As more and more consumers are looking for healthier alternatives to save themselves from unwanted exposure to toxic chemicals, parabens, hormones and other dangers that have lurked in our beauty cabinets for decades, it is important to know what products are truly natural and organic. There are plenty of tips when it comes to finding the right products. For starters, when you see a label that states that something is “natural”, look for organic, fair trade, or vegan in addition. It will be a good step in the right direction. Every day, more and more healthy and hypoallergenic products are hitting the market for those who care not only what goes in the body, but on the body as well. One downfall of this can be the steep prices of accessing pure ingredient filled beauty treats, however that no longer has to be the case. I have gathered a collection of tried and true great organic products that will keep your green in the bank.
NUTRIGANICS FACIAL WASH:
The Body Shop
Product Highlights:
A nice generous foam with only a couple pumps.
Community Trade organic babassu oil from Brazil to smooth and revitalize
Gentle on skin and has a nice, light natural scent.
Alba Shimmer Natural Color (shown in Bloom) & Coconut Gel Gloss
Product Highlights (Lip Color):
Derived from beeswax to naturally soften and nourish.
Blended with shea butter to heal and moisturize.
No artificial colors, petrolatum, mineral oil, phthalates or parabens
Product Highlights (Lip Gloss):
Coconut Oil and Vitamin E to soften and heal lips
Preservative, paraben, petrolatum, mineral oil, and phthalates free
100% Vegetarian and no animal testing
Beauty Without Cruelty – Matte Makeup
Product Highlights:
Vegetarian and Vegan approved
Minimizes shine and blends evenly
Various shades available
Desert Essence Coconut Hair Defrizzer and Heat Protector
Product Highlights:
Blend of four desert botanical extracts with coconut oil
Easy to use and penetrates deeply to protect hair naturally
Jojoba seed extract gives moisture and added shine
Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free
Free of dyes, parabens, petroleum compounds and Phthalates
Alba Botanica Natural Sunless Tanning Lotion
Product Highlights:
Made from natural herbs and plant proteins
Hypoallergenic and feels light on your skin
Vegetarian and paraben free
pH Balanced
No synthetic colors
Lucky Tiger Organic Face Wash for Men
Product Highlights:
The jojoba and aloe are certified organic
Product can be used daily to leave skin feeling refreshed.
